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Wednesday, March 21
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
7:30 pm - Informational Meeting
Friday, March 23
6:30 pm - 4th Grade Shabbat Service
Saturday, March 24
Sophia Salzer Bat Mitzvah
Sunday, March 25
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
10:30 am - Informational Meeting
Monday, March 26
7:00 pm - Knit & Knosh at the home of JoAnn Messina
Tuesday, March 27
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, March 28
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Friday, March 30
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
Sunday, April 1
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Adult Ed with Rabbi Rothman
11:45 am - High School Class
Monday, April 2
6:30 pm - JFS Meet & Mingle Passover Seder at GRS
7:30 pm - Congregational Meeting
Wednesday, April 4
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, April 5
7:45 pm - Hebrew 101
Friday, April 6
6:00 pm - First Night Seder at GRS
Sunday, April 8
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
NO ADULT ED PROGRAMS
Wednesday, April 11
NO HEBREW SCHOOL
Friday, April 13
6:30 pm - Shabbat Service
Sunday, April 15
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
NO ADULT ED PROGRAMS
Tuesday, April 17
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
7:30 pm - Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 18
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, April 19
7:00 pm - Yom Hashoah Commemoration at Temple Sholom
Friday, April 20
6:30 pm - Yom Hashoah/ Choir Shabbat Service
Sunday, April 22
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Rabbi Rothman's Adult Ed Class
11:30 am - TYGRS meeting
Tuesday, April 24
7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 25
4:15 pm - Hebrew School
Thursday, April 26
7:45 pm - Hebrew 101
Friday, April 27
6:30 pm - Yom Hatzmaut Shabbat Service
House Band
Sunday, April 29
9:30 am - Hebrew 102
9:30 am - Religious School
10:30 am - Rabbi Rothman's Adult Ed Class
Israel Day Celebration
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Torah Portion
March 24, 2012
| Vayikrah
(Leviticus 1:1-5:26)
The book of Leviticus opens with a description of the general categories of sacrifices. Those mentioned are the whole burnt offering, the meal offering, the well-being offering, the sin offering, and the guilt offering.
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Happy Birthday to...
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Sydney Goldstein
Elizabeth Friedberg
Olivia Friedberg
Sophia Salzer
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Tree of Life
(Etz Chaim)
| Celebrate the birth of a child, the bar or bat mitzvah of a loved one, the wedding or anniversary of a cherished friend or family member, a graduation or a retirement through a permanent dedication on the GRS Tree of Life! Click here for more information and to place an order.
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Caring Community News
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The GRS Caring Community is underway. With Ronnie Gurney and Eve Goldberg as co-chairs, committee members will be able to provide assistance to temple members in times of need and to celebrate with them in times of joy. If you know of an ill or hospitalized member, please contact the office at (203) 629-0018.
You can help us to help each other. We encourage the participation of volunteers to keep in touch with our members through telephone calls, visits, by sending cards, etc... If you would like to be a part of this committee please contact Erin Thomas at
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GRS Staff
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Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE
rabbisklarz@grs.org
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Cantor Sabrina Lipton
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Stephanie Glaser
Executive Director
stephanieglaser@grs.org
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Lisa Gittelman Udi
Director of Education
lisargudi@grs.org
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Clarita Agulay
Bookkeeper
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Erin Thomas
Administrative Assistant
Religious School Coordinator
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Peter Babivskiy
Caretaker
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4th Grade Shabbat Service
Friday, March 23, 6:30 pm
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| Please join us as our Grade 4 students help lead our Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg Shabbat generously sponsored by the 4th grade parents and the Salzer Family in honor of Sophia becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
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Give A Ride, Need A Ride
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|  Are you in need of a ride to services? Or, would you be willing to give someone a ride to services? If your answer to one of these questions is 'YES', please contact Erin Thomas at 203-629-0018 or erin@grs.org. |
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A Message from Rabbi Sklarz
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 Moments That Touch Our Hearts
Dear Friends,
When you read this column, I will be in Boston with my Reform rabbinic colleagues at the annual CCAR (Central Conference of American Rabbis) convention. However, I wanted to share a most meaningful experience that I had this past Shabbat.
Long before I considered a life as a rabbi, I had served in my youth as a camp counselor. In fact, my work as a counselor and later as a youth group leader, have had a major influence on my rabbinate. Over the years, I have been blessed to have had beautiful and enduring relationships with so many kids with whom I have worked. This past Shabbat provided a most meaningful moment for me, as the son of one of my former campers became a Bar Mitzvah, and he invited me to participate with his rabbi in the service. Standing on the bimah and offering a blessing to my former camper's son brought such warmth to my heart.
Indeed, we never know how we impact the lives of others. Life is certainly filled with wonderful surprises that bring such meaning to our lives and move our hearts.
Embrace all that life has to offer!
Rabbi Andy
Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MA, MSW, RJE
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Knit & K'nosh
Monday, March 26, 7:00pm
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Would you like to knit, crochet or sew over good food and drinks, in good company?
Then, the GRS Sisterhood invites you to come and join us. We welcome knitters of any age, gender or ability! We would love to see more new faces!
At the home of JoAnn Messina: 50 Church Street, #4 Greenwich, CT 06830
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Host an Israeli Emissary!
March 31 - Mid-June
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Hosting an Israeli Emissary is a rewarding 3-month
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experience that your family will never forget! Liron is in need of a host family during the last 3 months of her time in Greenwich.
Please contact Rebekah Raz, Emissary Coordinator at
203-552-1818 or rebekah@ujafedgreenw ich.org
to find out how you can be a part of this wonderful experience!
If you would like to get to know our Israeli Emissaries, what better way than to invite them to your home for a special dinner? If you would like to coordinate a dinner, contact Rebekah Raz, Emissary Coordinator 203-552-1818 or rebekah@ujafedgreenwich.org.
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Sisterhood Passover First Night Seder
Friday, April 6, 6:00 pm
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Join Rabbi Sklarz for songs, prayers, and stories during our catered, family-style First Night Seder.
Seder Sponsor: $72
Adult: $36 Child (ages 5-12): $18 Under 5: Free
Your check is your reservation, made payable to GRS, no later than April 2. Please contact Erin at erin@grs.org if you have any questions.
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Tzedakah
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Thank you for your generosity...
Building Fund
- Bill & Laura Grad, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
General Fund
- Rabbi Amiel Wohl, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
- Merri Levin and Paul Umfer, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
- Walter P. and Elizabeth Stern, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
- Russel & Terry Bernard, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
- Mark Epstein, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
- Craig Berggren, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
- Sylvia Zubrow, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
- Nancy & Robert Rosen, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
- Stuart & Bran Berni, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
- Barbara Beneroff & Harvey Schulweis, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
Music Fund
- Sandy & Stephen Soule, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
- Sandy & Stephen Soule, in memory of Phyllis Schreiber
Ritual Fund
- Leonor Lopez, in memory of Jose Halpern
A contribution to GRS is a wonderful way to celebrate joyous events and commemorate meaningful occasions.
If you would like to make a contribution, please send your check to GRS, 257 Stanwich Rd., Greenwich, CT 06830. For details on the giving opportunities available, please call the GRS office.
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B'nai Mitzvah Profile - Sophia Salzer
Saturday, March 24, 2012
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 Sophia Salzer is the daughter of Stephen and Louise Salzer, and sister of Ava Salzer of Greenwich, CT. Sophia is an Honor Roll student in grade 7 at Central Middle School. Sophia chose to focus on literacy for her Mitzvah Project and had teamed up with the Going Places with Books program run by the Greenwich Alliance for Education. Each week, Sophia visits the 4-year-old class at the Greenwich YMCA DayCare where she reads books to the students and then leads them in a craft project related to their stories of the day. She loves going to read at the school, and the preschoolers love her! Sophia loves to read, draw and play fun games on her iPhone. She plays piano and sings in the Greenwich Public School Honor Choir. Sophia also plays tennis at the Greenwich Racquet Club and rows with the Greenwich Water Club.
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Yom HaShoah Community Service
Thursday, April 19, 2012
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 30th Annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Thursday, April 19 @ 7:00 p.m.
Temple Sholom
300 East Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT
with Guest Speaker Martin Greenfield
Please join our Jewish community
in this moving Holocaust commemoration program
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Adult Ed
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Hebrew 101 - Thursday evenings at 7:45 with Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MSW. An introduction to the Hebrew alphabet. Students will develop the skills for reading prayer and the fundamentals of reading and writing modern Hebrew. This course or equivalent background is required for those seeking conversion or Adult B'nai Mitzvah. Temple members ($36) and non-members ($50) are welcome. For registration and additional information, please contact Erin Thomas, erin@grs.org.
Advanced Beginners Hebrew - Sunday mornings at 9:30 with Rabbi Andrew R. Sklarz, MSW. Temple members and non-members welcome! Members $36, non-members $50. Please register by contacting Erin Thomas, erin@grs.org, so materials can be ordered prior to the program beginning.
Comparative Judaism with Rabbi Robert Rothman, Sunday mornings at 10:30. Have you ever been confused about the different approaches to Judaism? In this course, we explore, compare and contrast the ideology and practices of the Orthodox, Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist movements.
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Around the Community
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The Red BoxThe Carl and Dorothy Bennett Center for Judaic Studies at Fairfield University presents a staged reading of The Red Box: An exploration of gay survivors of the Holocaust, by Jason Mitchell, to be followed by an on-stage discussion with the playright. Tuesday, March 27, 7:30pm. RSVP to the Bennett Center at 203-254-4000x2066 or bennettcenter@fairfield.edu.
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich is offering the following programs, support groups and volunteer opportunities (For more information or to register for any of the following, please visit www.jfsgreenwich.org or call 203-622-1881):
JFS Programs - Interfaith Conversations: "On the Culture Clash," March 19, 7pm, no charge
- Book Beat: A Woman's Night Out: The Arrogant Years, by Lucette Lagnado, March 21, 7:30pm, $18
- MEET & MINGLE: The Network for Jewish Singes (55+): Seder @ GRS, April 2, 6:00pm, $36, RSVP and pre-pay by March 28
JFS Support Groups: (All groups $10 per session)
- Broken Families, Broken Hearts: Co-facilitated by Rabbi Andrew Sklarz, Greenwich Reform Synagogue, 6 Thursdays beginning 3/29, 11-12pm.
- Mother and Me: A Discussion Group for Adults: No matter what you do - you just can't get along with your mother? You try to be understanding and patient but something just goes off in your head and you can't control your emotions. Come share your experiences, explore what triggers your reactions, and learn how to deal with it. Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30pm beginning April 3
- Adult Divorce: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm
- Children (Grades 4-6) of Divorce: Weds., 4:30-5:45pm
- Children (Grades 7-9) of Divorce: Tues., 4:30-5:45pm
- Bereavement: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30am
JFS individual adult, teen, child and family Counseling:
$150 per session, Sliding scales always apply
JFS Volunteer OpportunitiesBikkur Cholim/Friendly Visitors/Grocery Shopper
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